Palomar Medical Center

2185 Citracado Parkwy · Escondido, California 92029

Palomar Medical Center Escondido is a state-of-the-art, 288-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center located in Escondido, California. Part of the Palomar Health system, it offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency and trauma care, heart and vascular services, cancer care, neurosciences, orthopedics, and women's and children's services. Opened in 2012, the facility is known for its advanced technology, including robotic surgery, and a patient-centered design with all private rooms. It is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and a Chest Pain Center, committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to North San Diego County.

Specialties & Programs

Hospital information

24/7 Emergency Care
Available
Adult Trauma Center
Level II
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Pediatric Emergency Care
Available

Yes, emergency care for children available

Stroke Center
Available

Yes, Primary Stroke Center

Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
Available

Yes, Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Burn Center
Available

Information not available at this time. Please call (442) 281-5000 to inquire.

Air Ambulance / Helipad
Available

Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center Accreditation, 24/7 Emergency Services

About Emergency Department Waits

Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Palomar Medical Center's current wait.

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